The Conetastic Tool is a handle with storage in the base that holds different mandrels in place to make bead cones, necklace cones, bead caps and more. Currently, there are 4 sets of mandrels - the three that come with the tool, plus additional sets of 3 Inverted Mandrels, 3 Hourglass Mandrels, and 5 Bead Cap Mandrels.
There are so many different sizes and shapes of mandrels! To change mandrels, use the allen wrench that 's included with the base to loosen and tighten the mandrels into the tool.
Some of my favorite things to make with the Conetasic Tool are cones and caps for finishing Kumihimo and tassel toppers. The inventor of the tool, Sandra Lupo, joined me on Facebook Live to teach a gorgeous earring design using the inverted mandrels to create a tassel topper for a tassel made out of chain. So fun! I love that Sandra also uses a bicone as the "go-to" for between the top of the cone and the loop. It makes a big difference in the finished design!
Check out the Facebook Live for more tips, tricks and tutorials for using the Conetastic Tool. Have you made anything with the Conetastic? Be sure to join and post in the Jewelry Making with Beadalon Facebook Group, and as always, set your reminders and join us live on Thursdays at 2pm ET.
Until next time, happy beading!
Meredith
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